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Zarq Darquel’s journey begins with the demanding training of an apprentice dragonmaster. She must wrestle not only with the rigors of her quest but also with a crippling addiction to hallucinogenic dragon venom, all while striving to unlock the ancient mysteries of the dragons themselves.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Janine Cross
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